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 The LKAB Wassara drill bits have multiple water evacuation channels incorporated in the design on top of the shank to prevent cavitation damages
GROUNDWATER

LKAB Wassara drill bits for optimal drilling

The W-bit design drill bit from LKAB Wassara is optimised for use with the company's hammers

19 May 2022

 The Powerbit X with diamond-protected buttons is the newest drill bit introduced by Epiroc
MINING

Epiroc launches Powerbit X

'Game-changing' Powerbit X diamond-protected drill bit launched by Epiroc

11 May 2022

 HydroVolve has developed its GeoVolve HAMMER for drilling deep geothermal wells using knowledge gained in the oil and gas sector
GEOTHERMAL

Igniting innovation: from petroleum to geothermal

An explanation of the development of a new tool for deep geothermal drilling projects

15 February 2022

 A second furnace is among the recent upgrades at Mincon Carbide that allows for increased production of carbide drill bit inserts at the factory
MINING

Mincon Carbide increases production with factory upgrades

Increased production at Mincon Carbide following factory upgrade programme

10 February 2022

 The BitIQ bit sensor is the latest addition to the ReedHycalog fixed cutter portfolio
GEOTHERMAL

New at-bit sensor launched to enhance application-specific bit designs

ReedHycalog adds BitIQ bit sensor to its fixed cutter portfolio

31 August 2021

 Terex Utilities latest addition its Auger Tool product line is the Foundation High Production Auger which will be on display during MINExpo in Las Vegas in September
PILING

Terex Utilities introduces Foundation High Production Auger

New additions to Terex line of augers to be shown during MINExpo in September

23 August 2021

 The SH69 is especially suited for hard and abrasive ground, and with it, Sandvik’s (DTH) customers facing these conditions can achieve up to 45 per cent longer drill bit service life
MINING

Sandvik introduces PowerCarbide SH69

Sandvik describes its new SH69 as "a powerful breakthrough in cemented carbide development"

22 March 2021

 While drilling fluid has long been a topic of discussion within the industry its long-term impact is now being closely considered
GEOTHERMAL

All drills are created equal… And they all have the same needs: fluids

Why is drilling fluid needed and what happens to it after its been used

17 February 2021

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.